Boz Scaggs "Memphis" Debuts in Billboard Top 20

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Grammy Award winning rock legend Boz Scaggs is enjoying one is his best chart debuts with his latest studio album titled MEMPHIS. The critically acclaimed return to form entered the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart at #17, his best debut since the phenomenal success of "Silk Degrees." The multi-platinum selling musician just signed with 429 Records which releases the album on March 5th. The music is available everywhere including a continuing campaign at North American Starbucks stores and Barnes & Noble (which offers a 2CD exclusive set including a disc of 6 demo versions). Showcasing both original songs and choice covers, MEMPHIS was produced by Steve Jordan (John Mayer) and was recorded at Willie Mitchell's legendary Royal Studio in Memphis, where the late Mitchell recorded Al Green and other Hi Records artists. Joining Scaggs on MEMPHIS are Willie Weeks (bass), Ray Parker Jr. (guitars), Spooner Oldham (keyboards), the Memphis Horns, Lester Snell (string arrangements) and Steve Jordan (drums). Boz is continuing a national tour in support of "Memphis"